The Dallas Stars have hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach 12 years after he was fired from his first stint with them by the general manager who is still there.

It’s official. The Dallas Stars have re-hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach. He’s a familiar face who led the team between 2011 and 2013.

The Stars announced on Tuesday, July 1 that they have hired Glen Gulutzan as their next head coach. He was the Stars' coach during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons and was fired after missing the playoffs in both seasons.